tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post2942972001605223705..comments2024-03-25T18:02:17.016-04:00Comments on Kathy's Quilts: Slow Stitching and WatchingQuilter Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-47874276287875239012014-04-28T10:46:25.659-04:002014-04-28T10:46:25.659-04:00I love listening to CBC while I sew or Bonnie'...I love listening to CBC while I sew or Bonnie's quiltcam, but now I'll check out the BC quilter for sure. Just got a hand crank last month (to take sailing lol). I have it set up in dining room and can just sit and pop off a few crumb blocks while waiting for laundry or whateverMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07788050553764300232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-79169951463097733922014-04-28T08:25:56.363-04:002014-04-28T08:25:56.363-04:00It looks great as it is. I am normally a border p...It looks great as it is. I am normally a border person as I think it frames a quilt. But this looks pretty good. Just about any binding would work. Nice job!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667629963983016101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-15415781054291959482014-04-28T07:36:45.695-04:002014-04-28T07:36:45.695-04:00You've got some great things to keep your ears...You've got some great things to keep your ears busy while your hands are busy stitching. Like you, I have a variety of things, but listening to music is probably my default. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-28177621093289101332014-04-28T02:12:07.459-04:002014-04-28T02:12:07.459-04:00I sometimes listen to the radio whilst stitching, ...I sometimes listen to the radio whilst stitching, usually music, often Chris de Burgh wins and one of his many CD`s keep me company and take me back to the Royal Albert Hall where I saw him live 3 yeas ago wonderful. I too am a fan of call the midwife, hopefully there will be another series.margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225676137708827434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-17248658162682068822014-04-27T21:12:55.909-04:002014-04-27T21:12:55.909-04:00Thank you for all the quality listening & watc...Thank you for all the quality listening & watching suggestions. I am going to have to try out some of the podcasts. Sometimes I have the golf channel on and hope it helps my game just by observing. Lol!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667629963983016101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-17081843396499590152014-04-27T18:36:44.658-04:002014-04-27T18:36:44.658-04:00I listen a CD or watch TV.
No slow stitching for ...I listen a CD or watch TV. <br />No slow stitching for me during this Sunday. Your quilt looks great. Happy week! HugsIvanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282620098636465052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-70782905662740378752014-04-27T18:06:08.782-04:002014-04-27T18:06:08.782-04:00Call the Midwife is one of my favorites too Kathy!...Call the Midwife is one of my favorites too Kathy!!! I tell everyone I know to look it up and watch it! Chummy is such a sweetheart :)<br /><br />I usually sew in silence - I like the quiet. But when I want noise, I usually plug in my earphones and listen to an audiobook.Teresa in Music Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650995129191593324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-69467873750091478362014-04-27T14:39:11.988-04:002014-04-27T14:39:11.988-04:00I usually put a cd in and listen to some country m...I usually put a cd in and listen to some country music. Very relaxing and calming for stitching.CathieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466163934848609107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-1554787614860610562014-04-27T13:09:02.801-04:002014-04-27T13:09:02.801-04:00Thanks for hosting again. I have some plans to sew...Thanks for hosting again. I have some plans to sew tonight. I may have to look at the pod casts. Cathy Tommhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16469995723871449530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-48845660946134565602014-04-27T10:12:53.756-04:002014-04-27T10:12:53.756-04:00I prefer the sounds of silence. If the windows are...I prefer the sounds of silence. If the windows are open I like to listen to nature sounds around me...birds, the wind rustling leaves, dogs barking in the distance or cows mooing, etc. Every once in awhile I listen to an Irish music CD.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12793711897790110579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-86221594665343778732014-04-27T09:58:02.274-04:002014-04-27T09:58:02.274-04:00So this is the third time this week that I have he...So this is the third time this week that I have heard something about Call the Midwife - totally checking this out - I love podcasts and thanks so much for giving me a new batch to listen to! I slow stitch in the living room and usually catch up on my HGTV shows and most recently when the boys are at baseball practice, I just have silence - kinda nice! Willow River Piecemakershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02645776154084816272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-60041993750838459662014-04-27T09:29:21.712-04:002014-04-27T09:29:21.712-04:00I do my slow stitching with my lap hoop while in m...I do my slow stitching with my lap hoop while in my recliner in the living room, so the TV is almost always on ... usually on an old movie (so I only have to look up when I know something good is coming) or on a baseball or hockey game (again, I can usually tell by the announcers' voices if something good is going to happen, not to mention that they have enough instant replays for me to be able to see whatever I missed). Kathy ... aka Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626590048036292030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-47430235441643524522014-04-27T09:13:24.270-04:002014-04-27T09:13:24.270-04:00I have a TV in my sewing room and it is almost alw...I have a TV in my sewing room and it is almost always on. Bad thing is, it sometimes is distracting and I find myself watching and not stitching! I also like to crank up the music - seems I get more done that way!Me and My Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16470153447120413738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-35712550357828597232014-04-27T08:59:49.206-04:002014-04-27T08:59:49.206-04:00should read "wasn't good" I'm su...should read "wasn't good" I'm sure the quality of the recording is better nowKaren - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-64012836957611273442014-04-27T08:58:28.144-04:002014-04-27T08:58:28.144-04:00I love Call the Midwife and Chummy - I saw that ma...I love Call the Midwife and Chummy - I saw that machine also. I have gone through so many shows while quilting on the frame - I prop the laptop at the top of the frame on the last two rollers and go through show after show. I have never gotten into Bonnie's quilt cam I tried watching it once but the quality was good - it was back when she first started to do it and I never tried it later.Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-78601710721221989172014-04-27T08:54:19.178-04:002014-04-27T08:54:19.178-04:00I have not heard of "Call the Midwife" a...I have not heard of "Call the Midwife" and I like those kind of shows. I like to have the tv on while I hand stitch though I do find myself stitching slower at times when s program gets very interesting.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-91197323215195808132014-04-27T07:35:55.573-04:002014-04-27T07:35:55.573-04:00I like the TV going in the background while I have...I like the TV going in the background while I have a glass of wine.<br />But today I was busy packing my car for a 2 week trip...<br />No sewing .....Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07816490142334340354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-15599480298817516712014-04-27T07:22:14.654-04:002014-04-27T07:22:14.654-04:00I LOVE Call the Midwife! :) I have the DVD set and...I LOVE Call the Midwife! :) I have the DVD set and watched it all twice / going to order the new one when it is out.<br /><br />Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-11080623605861395992014-04-27T07:00:11.074-04:002014-04-27T07:00:11.074-04:00Thanks for all of the links Kathy. I usually plunk...Thanks for all of the links Kathy. I usually plunk myself down on the couch and watch tv while hand quilting/sewing.<br /><br />I really like the fabric you are using for your binding.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14826354433338717185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-35216517466933768772014-04-27T06:48:03.944-04:002014-04-27T06:48:03.944-04:00Well I often like to just listen to lots of music,...Well I often like to just listen to lots of music, but tonight I am watching world superbike racing from Assen, I often take a glance up I case I really need to check every that is happening, maybe this is why it is a slow stitching nightWehago designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383382424967816112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-10648123363561108472014-04-27T05:57:25.800-04:002014-04-27T05:57:25.800-04:00I love listening while stitching. I listen to Pat ...I love listening while stitching. I listen to Pat Sloan's podcast at All People quilt. I also listen to the Jefferson Hour Podcasts. Audio books are great too!<br />Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.com